3D surface topography (Biomod-L®) for scoliosis follow up in the growth period. Non interventional longitudinal study comparing Biomod-L® parameters progression and Cobb angle progression

Can scoliosis follow up by surface topography (Biomod-L®) securely predict Cobb angle progression? Longitudnal study; preliminary results on 60 patients

Background The gold standard parameter for scoliosis follow-up is the Cobb angle from full spine radiographs. However, the repetition of X-rays on children and adolescents may increase future cancer risks [1,2]. Our project is to space out X-rays assessments by using a Moiré based Surface Topography device (Biomod-L). Two reference postures have been selected after a preliminary study: 1) Joine...

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The Prevalence and Progression of Different Thyroid Tumors among Patients Referred to Shahid Sadughi Hospital: 9 Years Follow-Up Study

Objective: The study evaluated the prevalence and progression of different thyroid tumors in patients who referred to Shahid Sadoughi Hospital during 2005 to 2013, Yazd, Iran. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective follow-up study, cytopathological data of patients suffering from thyroid masses was collected during 2005-2013. Age and sex of patients were recorded. Results: Totally, 2055...

The ability of surface topography postural measurements to detect cobb angle progression in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and a main thoracic curve: full torso scans compared to back only parameters

Methods We assessed 42 adolescents (n=32F, age 13.9±1.7yrs) with AIS with a main thoracic curve, braced (n=22) or under observation (n=20), using a full-torso ST scan at baseline and 12±3months later. Subjects were scanned standing in a positioning frame using four laser scanners. One evaluator marked 11 landmarks. Thirty full-torso and 16 backonly parameters were extracted in Matlab by digitiz...

Cobb angle outcomes for adults scoliosis patients receiving a multimodal neuromuscular re-education based treatment: 18-27 month follow-up

Materials and methods A retrospective chart review was conducted at two spine clinics in Michigan, USA. Each clinic uses the same multimodal spinal rehabilitation program to treat patients with scoliosis. Charts were used if 1) the patient was an adult at the beginning of treatment, 2) the patient completed his/her prescribed treatment program, and 3) the patient had a documented follow-up visi...